Versions of Primitive Christianity: John Wesley's Relations with the Moravians in Georgia, 1735-1737

This article is an examination of John Wesley's relationship with the German Moravians in Georgia, which focuses on their respective conceptions of primitive Christianity. Wesley saw Georgia as a laboratory to implement his High Church Anglican/Nonjuror inspired vision of introducing the doctri...

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Main Author: Hammond, Geordan (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Penn State Univ. Press 2009
In: Journal of Moravian history
Year: 2009, Volume: 6, Pages: 31-60
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